Newcastle United and West Ham United eye a move for Chelsea outcast Axel Disasi in January to bolster their backline.

According to Caught Offside, Newcastle United and West Ham United could angle a move for Axel Disasi ahead of the January window. Chelsea are more than willing to listen to offers for the outcast, who has not been part of the first team plans since the season began.

A lot was said about the ‘Bomb Squad’ at Chelsea, comprising players who are deemed unwanted for first-team action. The group involves a few high-profile stars, including Axel Disasi and Raheem Sterling, as there will be further conversations surrounding their futures ahead of January.

Disasi, the £80,000-a-week Chelsea misfit, is seen as someone who could improve the defences of many teams, particularly those in England and Europe. Juventus are one of those keen as they are sweating over the future of Gleison Bremer, while Borussia Dortmund are also interested.

Chelsea were reportedly in talks with Lyon recently, although there are no further updates on whether any deal could materialise. Now, two clubs from within the Premier League are showing interest in Disasi, with Newcastle United and West Ham United among those keen.

The Premier League duo are expected to find new defenders, as the £80,000-a-week Chelsea misfit’s experience in England could prove decisive. There might be a case of a permanent deal for the French defender, with either of those sides likely to bring him on a knockdown price.

Will Disasi stay in the Premier League?

The prospect of staying in the Premier League might be high on the £80,000-a-week Chelsea misfit’s agenda, as Newcastle United could also offer him Champions League football. A switch to St James Park would be similar to his loan spell at Aston Villa last January, as Disasi can potentially establish himself as a key star there and settle down in his career.

The option of West Ham could be intriguing for the player, as a switch to the Hammers would allow him to continue staying in London. Both clubs have their own advantages, although the London Stadium might offer him a better chance of establishing himself as a first-team regular.